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S146 ORU

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,608 mi
Last recorded193,608 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 ORU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 193,608 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Offside parking brake very small reading

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 31 Dec 2008 193,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Offside parking brake very small reading

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 18 Dec 2007 171,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower ball joint(s) slightly tight

Fail 17 Dec 2007 171,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower ball joint(s) slightly tight

Fail 13 Dec 2006 145,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 145,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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S146 ORU is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S146 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S146 ORU is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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